DocumentCode
791138
Title
On the radiation pattern characteristics of the Sierpinski and modified Parany gasket antennas
Author
Best, Steven R.
Author_Institution
Cushcraft Corp., Manchester, NH, USA
Volume
1
Issue
1
fYear
2002
fDate
6/24/1905 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
39
Lastpage
42
Abstract
The radiation pattern characteristics of the Sierpinski gasket and the modified Parany gasket are compared and evaluated from a practical perspective. It is demonstrated that the radiation patterns of these antennas are not significantly different. The self-similar nature of the Sierpinski gasket´s radiation patterns is also considered. It is demonstrated that the frequencies where the Sierpinski gasket´s radiation patterns exhibit some degree of similarity do not coincide with its operating bands as defined by its return loss characteristics.
Keywords
antenna radiation patterns; fractals; multibeam antennas; Sierpinski gasket antennas; degree of similarity; modified Parany gasket antennas; operating bands; radiation pattern characteristics; return loss characteristics; self-similar nature; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Fractal antennas; Frequency; Gaskets; Impedance; Loss measurement; Performance gain; Polarization; Shape;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1536-1225
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/LAWP.2002.802585
Filename
1020316
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